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I completely agree. You can't enforce a speed limit by simply placing a speed sign and hoping everyone is going to magically follow them. More cops or speed ca
by crote 3y ago
I completely agree.
You can't enforce a speed limit by simply placing a speed sign and hoping everyone is going to magically follow them. More cops or speed cameras isn't going to work either.
My city is currently working on a plan to lower the speed limit from 50kmh to 30kmh (30 mph to 18 mph). The entire thing is a multi-year program because it essentially means redesigning those roads from scratch.
A road which has been designed for its speed limit doesn't even need a speed sign - the driver will naturally be driving at that speed already because anything faster will feel unsafe to the driver.
- alexfoo 3y ago> You can't enforce a speed limit by simply placing a speed sign and hoping everyone is going to magically follow them. It's not flawless but sticking up signs has a reasonable effect. I'd say at least 50% of the people who drive on the local 20mph roads near me abide by the speed limit (that has not active enforcement) and this prevents quite a few others from speeding. (I agree on the road design point though...)
- sebstefan 3y ago>More cops or speed cameras isn't going to work either. That's just wishful thinking. You probably wished they didn't so you could make that point, but they 100% work :) They have the benefit of not slowing down emergency vehicles too!
- DrReachAround 3y agoThat sounds absolutely miserable. You can do 18 by taking your foot off the brake.
- CalRobert 3y agoWhat kind of car do you drive?